Kate H.
Austin, TX
Services
Kate can care for
Availability
I'm currently starting my own consulting practice & stay in more often than not. so for the most part I am flexible as long as I have an Internet connection. For doggies, I do prefer low-energy ones , & preferably that can go up to 8 hours before needing to be let outside in case I have something going on during the day such as an in-person workshop, but I'm happy to have a quick conversation about their schedule and compare it to mine during the time they'll be in my care, since mine varies on a week-to-week basis.
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About Kate H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure to check & double check the the locks when I come & go & will text the owner if I observe something out of the ordinary. When it comes to taking care of pets, I ask the owner if they want the pet to be played with or respect the boundary if they say the pet is stressed around strangers, and just focus on their basic needs of food, water, & whatever else to minimize separation anxiety. In terms of trust, I believe it can be easily lost & not always possible to get back, so I make sure to conduct myself in a way that assures all parties, & results in zero horror stories. More on trust, I worked with children starting in 2019 for 11 years consecutively before moving to Austin, and worked two seasonal Federal Government positions since 2020 & 2021.
Information Kate H. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know ahead of time if your pet has anxiety issues around new people, & you would rather I not engage with them. If it's a dog, I would like to know in advance if I will just be taking them out in your concealed yard or on a walk around your neighborhood.
A typical day
I used to have a cat who loved taking rides in his little backpack while I went out on my nature walks. When I go over to my friends' houses, I always look forward to playing with their cats while I am there, such as peek-a-boo behind the furniture, tossing things across the room to chase, and playing with their wand toys. For pups, since I prefer low-energy ones, I enjoy leisurely walks with them or hanging out in the backyard for playtime.
Location
Austin, TX
Kate H. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Long-Time Animal Lover
Pet care experience
From a young age, I started pet-sitting for my neighbors, and continue to do so for my friends as I've gotten older. Pets that I've taken care of include dogs, cats, birds, fish, frogs, rabbits, horses, and even a rooster. During the 2023 holiday season, I found myself in a position alone, and needing to provide medical care to my senior-cat learned how to administer daily SQ fluids, medications, as well as prepping food and medications to administer through a feeding tube every 4 hours. I'm a quick learner and always act accordingly to ensure an animal's well-being. On a very sad note, I lost my fur-daughter in the very early morning right after Christmas in 2023, so I'm taking a break from being a pet owner. When you select me, it makes it all the more special to enjoy the time with your pet(s), including co-sleeping! lol
Cat care experience
Kate also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Taking care of a 10 week old puppy, a 9 year old dog and two cats for a week is a tall order and Kate did a great job. She sent plenty of updates and photos. Would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a house/pet sitter.
Kate was amazing. She stayed overnight to care for our cat while we were away. She was very communicative, responsible, and took great care of our cat. I highly recommend.
Kate was very professional and very attentive towards this visit. She took numerous photos of Zoey & Lexi and she gave me all kinds of updates on them throughout the couple of days. Since this was her first visit with us, I liked the idea that she would ask questions and make comments throughout the 2 days. She left the house very clean when she left. Thnak you, Kate
Everything went great. Kate was highly attentive to details. She took good care of Sandie and Prissy while we were away for 5 days. The house was clean and tidy when we returned and our fur girls seemed happy.
About Kate H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure to check & double check the the locks when I come & go & will text the owner if I observe something out of the ordinary. When it comes to taking care of pets, I ask the owner if they want the pet to be played with or respect the boundary if they say the pet is stressed around strangers, and just focus on their basic needs of food, water, & whatever else to minimize separation anxiety. In terms of trust, I believe it can be easily lost & not always possible to get back, so I make sure to conduct myself in a way that assures all parties, & results in zero horror stories. More on trust, I worked with children starting in 2019 for 11 years consecutively before moving to Austin, and worked two seasonal Federal Government positions since 2020 & 2021.
Information Kate H. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know ahead of time if your pet has anxiety issues around new people, & you would rather I not engage with them. If it's a dog, I would like to know in advance if I will just be taking them out in your concealed yard or on a walk around your neighborhood.
A typical day
I used to have a cat who loved taking rides in his little backpack while I went out on my nature walks. When I go over to my friends' houses, I always look forward to playing with their cats while I am there, such as peek-a-boo behind the furniture, tossing things across the room to chase, and playing with their wand toys. For pups, since I prefer low-energy ones, I enjoy leisurely walks with them or hanging out in the backyard for playtime.
Kate H.
Austin, TX